Proper skin care often comes down to good old-fashioned common sense. To avoid pressure ulcers, stick to the basics.
Online Forum tackles issues of skin integrity, infection control and staffing amid COVID-19 on Tuesday
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2020
McKnight’s is continuing its campaign to provide education about operating successfully under COVID-19 conditions. Its sixth Online Forum on the subject will take place Tuesday (Aug. 11).
Wound Care feature: Growth spurt
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2006
Wound care is on a tear. As demand continues to build, newer technologies are moving the industry ahead — by the billions
Nursing directors should process personal pandemic grief first, clinical expert says
By
Liza Berger
Nov 11, 2020
As part of dealing head-on with the challenges of the pandemic, directors of nursing in long-term care need to make sure they personally come to grips with the grief and stress they have experienced, believes...
Profile: Winthrop F. Marshall, Chairman-elect, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2009
In November, Winthrop “Win” Marshall’s three children will install him as the next chair of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
Trailblazer dishes it out
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2011
Courtney Lyder, Dean, UCLA School of Nursing
Winning the drug war
By
Liza Berger
Feb 05, 2017
Often forgotten or glossed over, there is still one sure answer to questions about how to improve medication mismanagement: have better documentation
Lifts/Bathing Feature: Thinking BIG
By
Liza Berger
May 12, 2006
Nursing homes are bracing for a new population: the morbidly obese. Heftier equipment is just the beginning of their caregiving needs
Infection Control Feature — Under attack
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2007
With contagions becoming more prevalent in facilities,
a strong prevention program can be the best defense.